All 3 Uses of
apprentice
in
A Christmas Carol
- Was I apprenticed here!†
Chpt 2
- The Spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "Why!†
Chpt 2
- Martha, who was a poor apprentice at a milliner's, then told them what kind of work she had to do, and how many hours she worked at a stretch, and how she meant to lie abed to-morrow morning for a good long rest; to-morrow being a holiday she passed at home.†
Chpt 3 *
Definition:
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(apprentice) one who works for an expert to learn a trade; or (as a verb) performance of that kind of work