used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
all-over
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From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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Barbara
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From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
BerkshiresnounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃɪrz/
a low mountain range in western Massachusetts; a resort area
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
a small house with a single story
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do they, Molliekins?”
don't
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From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
remove the dust from
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
Etc
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From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
housemaids
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From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
I'd
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From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
engage in
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
mobcaps
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From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
Molliekins
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From this reading “Do they, Molliekins?”
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
and nothing more
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
teasinglyadverb
in a playfully teasing manner
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of The Automobile Girls at Newport, The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires, Etc., Etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I’d make a pretty good housemaid,” said Barbara, on her knees, energetically polishing the floor of the cottage parlor.
be dressed in
From this reading “Only housemaids don’t wear gloves and all-over aprons and mobcaps,” replied Mollie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And they don’t protect their skins from dust with cold cream,” added Barbara, teasingly.
