used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
crooningnounUS /ˈkruːnɪŋ/
singing in a soft low tone
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
glazeverbUS /ɡleɪz/
coat with a glaze
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
ill-looking
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From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
kaleidoscopicadjective
continually shifting or rapidly changing
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
a human being
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not an ill-looking person in the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
Walsh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
Wankelo
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From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nine o'clock, and time for the first waltz to strike up.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Two by two, the dancers drew into the maze of music and movement, and became part of a weaving rhythmic, kaleidoscopic picture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
which person or people
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
Wisterianoun
any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
From this reading Michael Walsh, who always played at the Wankelo dances, sat down at the piano and struck two loud arresting bars, then gently caressed from the keys the crooning melody of the _Wisteria Waltz_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wide, empty floor of the Falcon Hotel lounge gleamed with a waxen glaze under the brilliant lights, and the dancers' feet were tingling to begin.
