used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading And the born teacher is a rare bird.
brought into existence
From this reading She was a born teacher, too.
carefully weighed
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
one or the other of two
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
at any time
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
GOLDSMITH'SnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθs/
possessive form of “goldsmith” — an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the born teacher is a rare bird.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading And the born teacher is a rare bird.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
express in words
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
in a serious manner
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
sextettenoun
six performers or singers who perform together
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was a born teacher, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading GOLDSMITH'S TASTE If there was a profession in the world which Rose had never either idly or seriously considered as a possible one for herself, that of a teacher was it.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, the first money she ever earned in her life was the twenty dollars the management paid her for teaching the other four girls in the sextette to say their lines.
