used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
Adrienne
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From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
Agatha
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From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
ALAIN'S
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From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
ChâteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
set up or found
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
a full supply
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
superintended
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From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was a good housewife, and though since her aunt's time the household had been augmented by more maids and one extra outdoor man, she still found plenty to employ her time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
TUTORverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
precisely as stated
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Life in the little French village to Adrienne was entirely delightful.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALAIN'S TUTOR IT was three months later.
(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 She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She rode with her husband very often, helped him in his farming, superintended the Château gardens, and looked well after the needs of the peasants in the village.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She never neglected Agatha, and would always come away from a visit and talk with her, the stronger in her faith and love in her Lord and Master.
