used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
CHATEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
the force of workers available
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
pridesnounUS /praɪdz/
plural of “pride” — a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
three-hundred-acre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
Toinette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading In ordinary times she was accustomed to employing from twenty-five to fifty men, although always Miss Patricia acted as her own overseer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD CHATEAU One afternoon the French farm house was deserted except for Sally Ashton, Mere 'Toinette and Miss Patricia.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was here that she spent the greater part of her time working far more diligently than if she had been engaged for a few dollars a week.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As a matter of fact, Miss Patricia was not in the house, but in the farm yard which was separated from the house by a newly planted kitchen garden.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in Massachusetts Miss Patricia Lord's three-hundred-acre farm was one of the prides of the state.
