Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

aroused to action

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

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From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

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From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

a female human offspring

From this reading Like mother, like daughter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

being one more than seven

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

set up or found

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

usually; as a rule

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

a social unit living together

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like mother, like daughter.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

according to the clock

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

the possibility of future success

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

dependable

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

watch and direct

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This augured well, and I experienced a feeling of satisfaction at the prospect of the happy life before me.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In such a village as Nerac these, in addition to Martin Hartog, constituted an establishment of importance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

plural of “wench” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

at the time that

From this reading They had been so well schooled by Lauretta's mother before commencing the active duties of their service, that when I rose I found the breakfast-table spread, and the housekeeper in attendance to receive my orders.

which person or people

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I was aroused at about eight o'clock in the morning by the arrival of the servants of the household whom Lauretta's mother had engaged for me, They comprised a housekeeper, who was to cook and generally superintend, and two stout wenches to do the rougher work.