used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
(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 She was ready to allow Félise all the necessary latitude.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was ready to allow Félise all the necessary latitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
Chauvet
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From this reading Madame Chauvet fully realised her responsibilities.
Chauvet's
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From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
conscientiousnessnoun
the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
dragonly
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From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Madame Chauvet fully realised her responsibilities.
Félise
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From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
a young female
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Chauvet fully realised her responsibilities.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading She was ready to allow Félise all the necessary latitude.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
marriageableadjective
of girls or women who are eligible to marry
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
absolutely essential
From this reading She was ready to allow Félise all the necessary latitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was ready to allow Félise all the necessary latitude.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Madame Chauvet fully realised her responsibilities.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Madame Chauvet fully realised her responsibilities.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
an educational institution
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
simple-mindedadjective
lacking subtlety and insight
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE interest which Félise manifested in Madame Chauvet’s conversation surprised that simple-minded lady.
which person or people
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She performed her dragonly duties with the conscientiousness of a French mother who had (and was likely to have to the end of the chapter) marriageable daughters.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But commerce is commerce, and the young girl engaged in commercial management in her own house has, in France, owing to the scope required by her activities, far more freedom than her school contemporary who leads a purely domestic life: a fact recognised by the excellent Madame Chauvet as duly established in the social scheme.
