used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
cannot
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From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
curtseys
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From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
erstadverb
at a previous time
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And Marie failed signally.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
your parents
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
a young female
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
for more time
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
engage in
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
Marie
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From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
not any; not one
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
pinafores
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From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading And Marie failed signally.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
vivandiere
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From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading To be dressed in the fashion--to learn lessons--to make curtseys to grand folks--all these things want an early apprenticeship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was not happy, but she cannot be said to have been utterly miserable--that sparkling young girl could not be utterly miserable; but she was half way on the journey to utter misery, and she, erst vivandiere, did not like the road.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you go into the business after you have gone out of pinafores, you are pretty sure to fail.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At home in the grand castle, dressed, no longer like a vivandiere, but like a real young lady, sat Marie.
