used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
a female human offspring
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
GarmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Wedding Garments.
a young female
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
Marah
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From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The girl kept herself as much as possible apart from her mother.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading There were very few words of any kind between Violet and Mrs. Tempest at this time.
VixennounUS /ˈvɪksɪn/
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
From this reading After that night Vixen held her peace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Wedding Garments.
wellspringnounUS /ˈwelsprɪŋ/
the source of water for a well
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
belonging to which person
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There were no more bitter words between Mrs. Tempest and her daughter, but the mother knew that there was a wellspring of bitterness--a Marah whose waters were inexhaustible--in her daughter's heart; and that domestic happiness, under one roof, was henceforth impossible for these two.
