(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 How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No more tears for little Violet.
Fritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No more tears for little Violet.
Lizzie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "NO MORE TEARS."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
not any; not one
From this reading "NO MORE TEARS."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the act of departing politely
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "NO MORE TEARS."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Aunt Lizzie sat all day beside the little bed--yes, and all night too.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading No more tears for little Violet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
in the company of; together with
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading How could they weep as they looked at that smile of perfect peace--that wonderful smile, fixed now in death, which had lightened up all her face as she cried out to Fritz with her parting breath, "Fritz, see!--it is all true--Violet has wings"?
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, that was the joy which almost stilled their sorrow.
