used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
(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 Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
Benoix
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From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
BluegrassnounUS /ˈbluːɡræs/
any of various grasses of the genus Poa
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
dressing-gown
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From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
divisible by two
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
how
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From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
Kate
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From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
Kate's
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From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
Kildare
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From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
Mahaly
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From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
not one, and not any
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
except for; apart from
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
WailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
in or at the place that
From this reading Wailing servants, friends arriving from far and near, people filling the house with lamentations (for the kindly magic of Death had transformed Kildare for the moment into the noblest of mortals)--all this stopped at the door of the quiet room where Mahaly mounted guard over the mistress she had betrayed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading None entered that room save the old doctor, and later Kate's mother, become suddenly an old woman, broken by the terrible rumors which had penetrated her peaceful Bluegrass home.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The peace of that quiet time with her lover remained with Kate through the days that followed, even as he had intended it should, guarding her like an armor from the seething excitement of the world beyond her door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She was shocked beyond words to find her newly widowed daughter serene as some Madonna out of a painting, wrapped in a rose-colored dressing-gown that would better have suited a bride.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whatever comes, you will remember how I love you," Benoix had said.
