used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
Cecil
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From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.”
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
a female domestic
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
Melrose
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From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
the middle of the day
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.”
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
Shirley
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From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
not in physical motion
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
express in words
From this reading Meanwhile, Cecil had hurried home to tell his mother of the startling events that had happened since he had left her at noon with Amber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. Shirley had sent a maid from Golden Willows to nurse Amber at the Melrose cottage, so he did not think it necessary to go back there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
UNTILprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “UNTIL DEATH DO US PART.”
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
at the time that
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
WillowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading It almost seemed as if the news that Violet was still alive, and her return to Golden Willows, put new life into the stern old judge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began to rally from his extreme depression, and when Violet had staid with him a little while, he fell into a peaceful sleep, that lasted until morning.
