used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
assailingverbUS /əˈseɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
careeringverbUS /kərˈɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
permission to do something
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
Dirck
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From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
apart from; not including
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
immediately past
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
meanlyadverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
become covered with mist
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
in motion
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
not any; not one
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
pentadjectiveUS /pent/
closely confined
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
a human being
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
Rooney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
cut with a saw
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At last they turned toward the Battery as by common consent, and went careering along the street in frolic fashion.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
which person or people
From this reading They formed a ring about Dirck and began to dance, and he, nothing loth, seized the nymph who had addressed him and joined in the revel.
belonging to which person
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Not a soul was out or awake except themselves, and no words were said as the dance went wilder to strains of weird and unseen instruments.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now and then one would apply a torch to the person of Dirck, meanly assailing him in the rear, and the smart of the burn made him feet it the livelier.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Rooney, whose senses had thus far been pent in a stupor, fled with a yell of terror, and as he looked back he saw the unholy troop disappearing in the mist like a moving galaxy.
