used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
(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 Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
betteringadjectiveUS /ˈbetərɪŋ/
changing for the better
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
of short duration or distance
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
make calm or still
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
Fergusons
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From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
set up or found
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
governesses
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From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
half-educated
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From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
how
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From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
and nothing more
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
kirk-yard
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From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
liegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
loquaciousadjectiveUS /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
middle-classadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
and nothing more
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
express in words
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
shopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
move stealthily
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
in the near future
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
(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 And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
at the time that
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
in or at the place that
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
whereby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A day or two after this, Christian, returning from her daily walk, which was now brief enough, and never beyond the college precincts, met a strange face at the Lodge door--that is, a face not exactly strange; she seemed to have seen it before, but could not recollect how or where.
which person or people
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Susan Bennett--as Christian had soon discovered, both pupils and parents being very loquacious on the subject--was one of those governesses whom one meets in hopeless numbers among the middle-class families--girls, daughters of clerks or petty shopkeepers, above domestic service, and ashamed or afraid of any other occupation, which, indeed, is only too difficult to be found, whereby half-educated or not particularly clever young women may earn their bread.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading _"And do the hours slip fast or slow, And are ye sad or gay?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then she recalled it as that of a young daily governess, her predecessor at the Fergusons', who had left them "to better herself," as she said--and decidedly to the bettering of her pupils.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And is your heart with your liege lord, lady, Or is it far away?_ _"The lady raised her calm, proud head, Though her tears fell one by one: 'Life counts not hours by joys or pangs, But just by duties done._ _"And when I lie in the green kirk-yard, With the mould upon my breast, Say not that "She did well or ill," Only, "She did her best."'"_
