used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
in the past
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
Constance's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
occurring by chance
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
and nothing more
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Constance, on the other hand, danced every number.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
Talmadge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I myself was lucky enough to benefit by this protracted exercise and as I did so I caught over Constance’s shoulder the eyes of Norma following her sister’s figure through the ebb and flow of dancers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Norma Talmadge took that evening only several turns about the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The quality of that glance will always linger with me.
a late time of life
From this reading I happened to be at a dance several years ago which was attended by both the sisters.
