adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
Agatha's
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From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
bloom-whitened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
petalsnounUS /ˈpetəlz/
plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
POLLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
SOMEWHATadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She stopped at the front porch and sat down, feeling unable to enter the house with Nancy Ellen, who was deeply concerned over the lack of taste displayed in Agatha's new spring hat.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had all learned to weep; while if the tears they shed were a criterion of their feelings for her, surely her soul must have been satisfied.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They laid her away with simple ceremony and then all of them went to their homes, except Nancy Ellen and Robert, who stopped in passing to learn if there was anything they could do for Kate.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was grieving too deeply for many words; none of them would ever understand the deep bond of sympathy and companionship that had grown to exist between her and her mother.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading SOMEWHAT OF POLLY IF THE spirit of Mrs. Bates hovered among the bloom-whitened apple trees as her mortal remains were carried past the lilacs and cabbage rose bushes, through a rain of drifting petals, she must have been convinced that time had wrought one great change in the hearts of her children.
