used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Juliette, how can you be so cruel?
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Juliette, how can you be so cruel?
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “Juliette, how can you be so cruel?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
how
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From this reading “Juliette, how can you be so cruel?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
Juliette
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From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
take in marriage
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Juliette, how can you be so cruel?
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
spitefullyadverb
in a maliciously spiteful manner
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think I do not grieve for my noble husband?” she exclaimed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
Wylde
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From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose you will go home now and marry Norman Wylde!” cried Juliette spitefully.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was almost immediately after the funeral, and the sad young widow turned a shocked face upon the heartless speaker.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Norman Wylde could comfort you very easily in your grief,” was the unfeeling reply that sent Pansy from the room in bitter tears.
