used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
antennaenounUS /ænˈteni/
plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Melody went singing down the road.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/
a trodden path
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
MelodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Melody went singing down the road.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
with speed
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
on the contrary
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Melody went singing down the road.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
very small
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
arousing affect
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
hard to endure
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Melody went singing down the road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her hands were held before her, not, it seemed, from timidity, but rather as a butterfly stretches out its delicate antennae, touching, feeling, trying its way, as it goes from flower to flower.
willowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Truly, the child's light fingers were like butterflies, as she walked beside the road, reaching up to touch the hanging sprays of its bordering willows, or caressing the tiny flowers that sprang up along the footpath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She walked quickly, with a light swaying motion, graceful as a bird.
