adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
Alma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
DeterminedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
house-parlourmaid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
Hurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
Kempton
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From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
merry-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
Rolfe
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From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
sociologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by sociology
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She amused Harvey that evening by exclaiming with the very accent of sincerity---- 'How I like men, and how I detest women!'
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When a strong, merry-looking lad presented himself, eager for the job, and speaking not a word that was beside the point, Alma could have patted his head.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Determined to have done once for all with a task she loathed, Alma wrote out her advertisements for cook, house-parlourmaid, and nurse, and sent them to half a dozen newspapers.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After three weeks of correspondence with servants and mistresses--a correspondence which, as Rolfe said, would have made a printed volume of higher sociological interest than anything yet published, or likely to be--the end of her patience and her strength compelled her to decide half desperately, and engage the three young women who appeared least insolent.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading At the same time she had to find a new boy for boots, windows, knives, and coals, the youngster hitherto employed having been so successful with his 'book' on Kempton Park and Hurst Park September meetings that he relinquished menial duties and devoted himself wholly to the turf; but this was such a simple matter, compared with the engaging of indoor domestics, that she felt it almost a delight.
