used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
acquirementnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
Arbuthnot
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From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
Arbuthnot's
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
bandage-making
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
cookerynoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
else
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From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
EnglishwomannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃwʊmən/
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
divisible by two
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
set up or found
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
horse-face
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From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
of great significance or value
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
Joan
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Joan's
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From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
letter-writing
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From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
the literary culture
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
held dear
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
Nikolai
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From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
not divisible by two
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
and nothing more
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
play-acting
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From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
unusual or striking
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
for a short time
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
Stefan
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From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
story-telling
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From this reading Singing, story-telling, "play-acting," letter-writing, even dancing, all seemed as important a part of her equipment as the regulation sewing, bandage-making, and cookery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is little to be said here about Joan's experiences in France.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
the act of using
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Under Lady Arbuthnot's guidance Joan found use for not only her Red Cross training but for everything else she had, whether by gift or acquirement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The story of those is better told in her own remarkable letters, which began shortly to appear in certain magazines; and in the book that followed.
belonging to which person
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stefan Nikolai had found her shelter with a friend of his, Lady Arbuthnot, a clever old Englishwoman whose long horse-face and charming voice and odd combinations of tweed skirt and evening blouses were known and loved in every institution of mercy about Paris.
