used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
AMBERnounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading AMBER HEARS STARTLING NEWS.
Amber'snounUS /ˈæmbərz/
possessive form of “amber” — a deep yellow color
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
Cecil
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From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
the father of your father or mother
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AMBER HEARS STARTLING NEWS.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
a particular point in time
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
information about recent and important events
From this reading AMBER HEARS STARTLING NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
cut with a saw
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading AMBER HEARS STARTLING NEWS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Violet had escaped from the loathed husband she had been tricked into marrying.
which person or people
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Amber saw in fancy the whole fabric of her dearly bought happiness tumbling in ruins at her feet.
WillowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
the words that are spoken
From this reading A spasm of bitter rage tore Amber’s heart at the words of her remorseful grandfather.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading At any moment she might return to Golden Willows, to denounce the traitors who had wronged her, and to convince Cecil of her love and fidelity!
