Chapter XX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

with admiration

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

matters of personal concern

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

(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 Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

in a charming manner

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

a female human offspring

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

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From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

a social unit living together

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That now is something like a daughter!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That now is something like a daughter!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “THE OLD LOVE OR THE NEW?”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “THE OLD LOVE OR THE NEW?”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That now is something like a daughter!

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “THE OLD LOVE OR THE NEW?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “THE OLD LOVE OR THE NEW?”

above and across; more than

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

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From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

express in words

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You never see her flaunting all over the place pranked in furbelows and finery.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading That now is something like a daughter!

the complete duration of something

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

carry out

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “THE OLD LOVE OR THE NEW?”

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

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From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yes, it was all true, as Bruno Wolkenberg had told Dasipodius, that Sabina von Steinbach sat and span, and attended to household affairs, and entertained her father’s guests, and so charmingly did all the thousand and one little duties and courtesies, and odds and ends of things expected of the daughter of a respected and well-to-do Burgomaster, that mothers of feather-headed, frivolous girls would say admiringly, “There’s an old head on young shoulders for you!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Take example from her if you mean to land your sweethearts for husbands.