adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
AustraliansnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljənz/
plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
Brandon
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From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
competencynounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnsi/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
Dunn
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From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
Elsie's
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From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
Jane
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From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
Jane's
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From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
magnanimouslyadverb
in a magnanimous manner
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
Phillips
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From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
SituationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
Swinton
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From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she missed Jane's society far more than her sister could miss hers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jane was constantly employed in occupations that demanded intelligence and thought.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elsie's Situation It was not mere fancy on Jane's part that Elsie was ill and unhappy.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had access to books; she went to theatres and places of public amusement even more than she cared for; she had the society of Mr. Phillips constantly, and that of Mr. Brandon and several other Australians, who were either retired on a competency or home on a visit, very frequently, and she certainly thought them generally pleasant and intelligent, and more agreeable company than the provincial people in and about Swinton.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had magnanimously made up her mind to go to work with industry and spirit, and Mrs. Dunn was perfectly satisfied with her.
