used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
in or to another place
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
I'll
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From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
a female domestic
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
maid-of-all-work
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From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
social deportment
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
manservantnoun
a man servant
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
Parlor's
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From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
RoebucknounUS /ˈroʊbʌk/
male roe deer
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
Roebuck'snounUS /ˈroʊbʌks/
possessive form of “roebuck” — male roe deer
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
in the near future
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
carry out
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
the act of using
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Take my card to him," I ordered, "and I'll wait in the parlor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I may add that she looked the cheap maid-of-all-work, and her manners were of the free and fresh sort which indicates that a servant feels he or she should get as high, or higher, wages, and less to do, elsewhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Parlor's in use," she retorted, with a sarcastic grin, which I was soon to understand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The door of Roebuck's house was opened for me by a maid--a manservant would have been a "sinful" luxury, a manservant might be an assassin or might be hired by plotters against his life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't think you can see Mr. Roebuck," she said.
