GovernessThe main character's occupation throughout the majority of the book
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A woman who is employed to teach and train children in a private household"Agnes accepted the role of a governess to educate the young children."
ReproofA theme in the book as Agnes tries to teach her ill-behaved pupils
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An expression of blame or disapproval"Agnes often had to give the children a sharp reproof for their misbehavior."
RectoryThe location where a significant portion of the story takes place
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A rector's house"Mr. Weston was the rector, and Agnes often visited him at the rectory."
moralityA theme that is central to the narrative and the principles of the protagonist
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Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior"Agnes often pondered the morality of her pupils' actions."
ProvocationSomething faced by Agnes from her unruly pupils
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Action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry"Agnes's patience was tested by the constant provocation from the children."