adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
Arden
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From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
boarding-house
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From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
BRINGSverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
dampenedverbUS /ˈdæmpənd/
past form of “dampen” — suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
dressmakingnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkɪŋ/
the craft of making dresses
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
EDITH
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From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
Glibe
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From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
Glibe's
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From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
Lacey
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From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving her there, Mrs. Glibe returned.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leaving her there, Mrs. Glibe returned.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Rose, with a hope and courage not easily dampened, continued her search the next day, and for several days following.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
shop-girl
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From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leaving her there, Mrs. Glibe returned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The fall trade had not fairly commenced, and there seemed no demand for more help.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
WANDERERnounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading EDITH BRINGS THE WANDERER HOME Mrs. Lacey and Arden, at last, in the stress of their poverty, gave their consent that Rose should go to the city and try to find employment in a store as a shop-girl.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Glibe, her dressmaking friend, went with her, and though they could obtain no situation the first day, one of Mrs. Glibe's acquaintances directed Rose where she could find a respectable boarding-house, from which, as her home, she could continue her inquiries.
