it just means he thinks of this person as omeone beneath him
Lady
Girl or lady.
In Korean, "agassi" (아가씨) is a term used to refer to a young lady or unmarried woman. It is a polite and respectful way to address a young woman, similar to "miss" in English.
miss, missy, young lady, young woman, fille,
Bean uasal = lady Ainnir = girl; young woman, maiden Spéirbhean = beautiful woman, fair lady Bantiarna = Lady (title)
Traditionally, in French a young or unmarried lady is referred to as "mademoiselle". A woman or married lady is referred to as "Madame".
The Old Woman of the Candles by Kevin Piamonte tells the story of a man visiting an old woman in her home. The young man is amazed at the harmony that surrounds the lady.
The wife of a Lord. If you were a peasant you were a woman.
Singorina for a young woman or unmarried one, Signora for an older lady or a married one.
a young lady is called 'une demoiselle' in French. You address this unmarried woman as 'mademoiselle'
The novel you are referring to is "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James. It tells the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who faces challenges as she navigates through the complex social conventions and expectations of 19th-century Europe.
(in Spain and Portugal) an older woman serving as escort or chaperon of a young lady.