Alda

[ ahl-duh, awl-, al- ]

/ ˈɑl də, ˈɔl-, ˈæl- /

noun

Frances,1885–1952, U.S. operatic singer.

a male or female given name.

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DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for alda

One can't wonder at the preference, and there's no denying that it is a brilliant chance for Alda.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
But they could say nothing; indeed, they were scarcely seen till the greeting to Alda was over.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
Alda's talk was indeed full of interest, and gave a much better notion of her way of life than her letters did.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
To poor Alda, thought Felix, but Robina ought not to be sacrificed.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge

Mrs. Merivale,” I said, simply, “we know all about Miss Alda.
The Deep Lake Mystery|Carolyn Wells

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