adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
DISHESnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading THE ORDER OF THE DISHES.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
incorruptibleadjective
incapable of being morally corrupted
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
Loring's
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From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
Notman
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From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORDER OF THE DISHES.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
ORDERnounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE ORDER OF THE DISHES.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The ruling idea in her narrow little mind was the idea of her own dignity.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDER OF THE DISHES.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Any offense offered in this direction oppressed her memory for days together, and found its way outward in speech to any human being whose attention she could secure.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Miss Notman assumed the post of housekeeper in Lady Loring’s service, she was accurately described as “a competent and respectable person”; and was praised, with perfect truth, for her incorruptible devotion to the interests of her employers.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading On its weaker side, her character was represented by the wearing of a youthful wig, and the erroneous conviction that she still possessed a fine figure.
