used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
bookkeepingnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpɪŋ/
the activity of recording business transactions
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These, of course, she could not supply.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading These, of course, she could not supply.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
a young female
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
an educational institution
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
stenographynoun
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading She had no knowledge of stenography or bookkeeping; her handwriting was poor.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading These, of course, she could not supply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, of course, she could not supply.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, references from former employers were required and as she had never been employed, she was asked for recommendations from the principal of her school.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her love of pretty things and a desire to be independent of her father had occupied her mind to the exclusion of a consideration of what might be demanded of a girl seeking a position.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the following week Rose learned that work was not to be had for the asking.
