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

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a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

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

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

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

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

being ahead of time or need

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make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

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a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

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plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

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do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

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true confidential information

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plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

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in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

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of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

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

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comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

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the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

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either extremity of something that has length

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not varying

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showing by example

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a social unit living together

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

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plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading HABITS OF SYSTEM AND ORDER.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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a social unit living together

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

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

transmit (knowledge or skills)

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the quality of being important and worthy of note

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

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

a characteristic state or mode of living

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plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

produced by a manufacturing process

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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

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moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

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used to form the superlative

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

the state of being neat and smart and trim

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

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

From this reading HABITS OF SYSTEM AND ORDER.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading made for Servants and Children—Power of Religion to impart Dignity and Importance to the ordinary and petty Details of domestic Life 274

win a victory over

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inferior in rank or status

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plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

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capable of happening or existing

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possession of controlling influence

From this reading made for Servants and Children—Power of Religion to impart Dignity and Importance to the ordinary and petty Details of domestic Life 274

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

resist doing something

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

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past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

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get by special effort

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be

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

From this reading made for Servants and Children—Power of Religion to impart Dignity and Importance to the ordinary and petty Details of domestic Life 274

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

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instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

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a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

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

From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.

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

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Easier for a Household under the Guidance of an equable Temper in the Mistress—Dissatisfied Looks and sharp Tones destroy the Comfort of System, Neatness, and Economy—Considerations to aid the Housekeeper—Importance and Dignity of her Duties—Difficulties to be overcome—Good

below or beneath something; less than

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a formal word for “on”

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

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a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading Policy to calculate beforehand upon the Derangement of well-arranged Plans—Object of Housekeeping, the Comfort and well-being of the Family—The End should not be sacrificed to secure the Means—Possible to refrain from angry Tones—Mild Speech most effective—Exemplification—Allowances to be