used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
in addition
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
any thing at all
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
for the reason that
From this reading The boy Fritzl because it was Christmas Eve.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy Fritzl because it was Christmas Eve.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The boy Fritzl because it was Christmas Eve.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
Fritzl
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From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
Fritzl's
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From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
how
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From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy Fritzl because it was Christmas Eve.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
in motion
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Because also in the rapid motion his little body forgot how poorly it was clad.
Schottisch
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From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
Stephansplatz
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From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
in a swift manner
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
Tzandi
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From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading Christmas in Austria or Fritzl’s Friends On the snow covered stones of the Stephansplatz of Vienna, Fritzl and Tzandi danced joyously.
VienneseadjectiveUS /viˈeniːs/
of or relating to or characteristic of Vienna or its inhabitants
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
waltzesnounUS /ˈwɔːltsəz/
plural of “waltz” — an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy Fritzl because it was Christmas Eve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under Fritzl’s chin was tucked a violin; and as the boy danced he played snatches of melody: bits of Hungarian folk songs, and bars of the waltzes the Viennese love, which set the feet of the passers-by moving more swiftly.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Tzandi, the terrier of “Schottisch” or Scottish ancestry, danced because anything his small master did was pleasing in his sight, and to be copied, if possible.
