used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
for the reason that
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
didn't
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From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
don't
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From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
dressmakersnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkərz/
plural of “dressmaker” — someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
at any time
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I know you like first-class things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
and nothing more
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
held up in the air
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I know you like first-class things.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
Roger
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From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
express in words
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
second-classadjective
of inferior status or quality
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
sewing-girls
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From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A LIFTED BURDEN He laid a hand on the fair head, then hastily bent over the paper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I know you like first-class things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
wasn't
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From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
at the time that
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Come to me when you want a gown, and it shall be given to you at cost price, with just a trifle to satisfy you for my work’--wasn’t that sweet in her, Roger?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I just caught her hand and squeezed it, and then she laid a finger on her lips--‘Not a word of this to any one, madame.’
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was pleased, Roger, because I didn’t know that dressmakers or their sewing-girls ever cared for the people they work for; and what do you think she went on to say?--‘Madame, don’t go to a second-class establishment.
