used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
a young female
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
how
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From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
engage in
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
rentingnounUS /ˈrentɪŋ/
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
express in words
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
carry out
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides this, she will make a point of knowing something about the laws relating to domestic life--the renting of houses and the employment of servants, for example--and she will push her inquiries in every direction, so as to acquire not only the right way of doing things, but the right way of forming a judgment upon them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
which person or people
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That is to say, she will try to cultivate habits of order, industry, perseverance, method, and punctuality, and will do her best to learn how to conduct formal correspondence, how to keep accounts, how to manage money, and what to do with savings.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She will be able to take part in the affairs of life with pleasure to herself and without being a trouble and hindrance to her neighbours.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Every girl who is guided by common sense will aim at becoming a business woman.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A wise girl will thus greatly increase her usefulness in the world.
