admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
Alma
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From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
Basingstoke
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From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
co-operate
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From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
despatched
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From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Yes, she had found her way at last!
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
Gunnersbury
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From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Yes, she had found her way at last!
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took lessons in domestic economy from the good people at Basingstoke.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alma returned to Basingstoke, and remained there until the new house was ready for her reception.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yes, she had found her way at last!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the help of her country friends she engaged two domestics, cook and housemaid, who were despatched to Gunnersbury in advance; they had good 'characters', and might possibly co-operate with their new mistress in her resolve to create an admirable household.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Into this ambition Alma had thrown herself with no less fervour than that which carried her off to wild Wales five years ago; but her aim was now strictly 'practical', she would have nothing more to do with 'ideals'.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she had found her way at last!
