used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
in addition
From this reading Also needlework, both the plain and the fine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Also needlework, both the plain and the fine.
Burbidge
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From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
butlersnounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
plural of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Also needlework, both the plain and the fine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Also needlework, both the plain and the fine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Also needlework, both the plain and the fine.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mrs. Burbidge owned to an understanding of plain cooking and plain housekeeping.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His old nurse, it seemed, was in temporary charge of a house that wanted a housekeeper, and he was sure Mrs. Burbidge understood housekeeping.
at the time that
From this reading But when Edward came back he had thought of something.
in or at the place that
From this reading "But not where butlers are kept," she said, apprehensively.
