1841
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From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
acquirements
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From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
bonne
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From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
BrontenounUS /ˈbrɑːnti/
English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
eke
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From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
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 But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Early in March, 1841, Miss Bronte obtained her second and last situation as a governess.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she esteemed herself fortunate in becoming a member of a kind-hearted and friendly household.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as her definite acquirements were few, she had to eke them out by employing her leisure time in needlework; and altogether her position was that of "bonne" or nursery governess, liable to repeated and never-ending calls upon her time.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The master of it, she especially regarded as a valuable friend, whose advice helped to guide her in one very important step of her life.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading This description of uncertain, yet perpetual employment, subject to the exercise of another person's will at all hours of the day, was peculiarly trying to one whose life at home had been full of abundant leisure.
