used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
in the past
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
(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 It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
AmethystnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
endingsnounUS /ˈendɪŋz/
plural of “ending” — the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
yet to be or coming
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
inaptadjective
not elegant or graceful in expression
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE POWER OF THE PAST.
pocket-book
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From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF THE PAST.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
primrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
not in physical motion
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
Una
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was no inapt type of the sweet hopes springing up in these days of mourning--hopes all the sweeter for the generous reverence with which they waited for fulfilment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading While all the bitterness of past wrongs was thus, for Amethyst, softening into a tender haze of memory, it became apparent to Una that a new future was offered to herself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In his pocket-book was still preserved the young primrose springing from dead leaves, with which, long ago, Amethyst had illustrated her saying that "beginnings come out of endings."
