n. a woman hired to care for and teach the child or children of a family.
The governess took care of the children.
The governess took care of the children.
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The governess tried to civilize the wild young girl.
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What happens to the letter the governess wrote to the uncle?
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What did the governess return to the house to get?
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Why did the governess accept this position?
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How did the governess describe Peter Quaint?
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babysitter; guardian; nanny; au pair
father
3 syllables
gov-ern-ess
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