used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
better-instructed
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From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
how
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From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
MISRULEnounUS /mɪsˈruːl/
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading THE REIGN OF MISRULE.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REIGN OF MISRULE.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
Peggy's
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From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Peggy knew how clever and diligent her older, better-instructed kinswoman had proved herself.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading THE REIGN OF MISRULE.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
having a supporting base
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REIGN OF MISRULE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peggy had always looked up to Jenny, putting her under a different classification from that bestowed on ordinary servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been entirely by her own laudable exertions that she had attained a higher standing, from which she had always been reasonably condescending and indulgent to her little cousin.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Apart from Peggy’s despair at the separation from her husband, following so close on the death of her mother, the young wife felt as pleased as she could feel that she was to have her cousin Jenny for her helper and counsellor.
