used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
dearly loved
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
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 Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The crimson glow had flushed into a hectic; the hot breath from her parted lips was drying away their moisture.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
Phillis
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From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
sick-room
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From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a startling light from the depths of her blue eyes; their natural softness of expression gone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading The rich, mournful tones of her voice echoed in sad wailing through the chambers; it constantly and plaintively said Mother! though that mother answered in vain to its appeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Mr. Weston and Phillis returned to the sick-room from the funeral.
which person or people
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Fever was doing its work with the fair being, the beloved of many hearts, who was unconscious of aught that was passing around her.
