used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
speak to
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
Agentur
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From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading The experience was a disappointing one.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience was a disappointing one.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
set up or found
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
für
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From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
Gouvernanten
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From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
Helène
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From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The experience was a disappointing one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
payableadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪəbəl/
subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The official gave her a form to fill out for her name, address, accomplishments and references.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The registration fee was six marks, payable in advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The experience was a disappointing one.
in or at the place that
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading True to her resolve, Helène called the next morning at the “Agentur für Gouvernanten,” the address of which she found in a directory at the hotel.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As she had no references to give, since she did not wish any of her friends to know where she was, she filled in the form without the references.
