used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
a-wreck
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From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
care-beladen
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From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
crimpsnounUS /krɪmps/
plural of “crimp” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
danger-signal
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From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
else
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From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
every person
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
finger-tips
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From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
flirtsnounUS /flɜːrts/
plural of “flirt” — a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
a man of refinement
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
a young female
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
how
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From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
kinked-up
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From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
laundresses
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From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
and nothing more
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
become covered with mist
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
napenoun
the back side of the neck
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
not any; not one
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
and nothing more
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
ostrichnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
promenading
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From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
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From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
term of address for a man
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
stage-struckadjective
infatuated with or enthralled by the theater especially the desire to act
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
the rays of the sun
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
walkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She is like a fish in water; she can handle reins and racket; From head to toe and finger-tips she’s thoroughly alive; When she goes promenading in a most distracting jacket, The rustle round her feet suggests how laundresses may thrive.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
at the time that
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
a Caucasian
From this reading She’s a sturdy little walker and she braves all kinds of weather, And when the rain or fog or mist drive rival crimps a-wreck, Her fluffy hair goes curling like a kinked-up ostrich feather Around her ears and forehead and the white nape of her neck.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She has no attacks of talent, she is not a stage-struck maiden; She is wholly free from hobbies, and she dreams of no “career;” She is mostly gay and happy, never sad or care-beladen, Though she sometimes sighs a little if a gentleman is near.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She can dare the wind and sunshine in the most bravado manner, And after hours of sailing she has merely cheeks of rose; Old Sol himself seems smitten and at most will only tan her, Though to everybody else he gives a danger-signal nose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She’s a trifle sentimental, and she’s fond of admiration, And she sometimes flirts a little in the season’s giddy whirl; But win her if you can, sir, she may prove your life’s salvation, For an angel masquerading oft is she, the summer girl.
