used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
divisible by two
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
every person
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
Farnsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
fractioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
Good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
intermissionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “intermission” — the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
immediately past
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
a human being
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
salved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Good-naturedly she fractioned her dances, and even divided the short intermissions between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At last, Farnsworth came to her, and his determined expression told Patty he was about to lay down the law.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sure enough, he took her hand in his, drew it through his arm, and led her out of the dancing room.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading A STOLEN POEM After supper there was dancing, and Patty was besieged by would-be partners.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Everybody wanted to dance with the smiling little person in red velvet, and her pretty gaiety salved the wounds of those whom she was obliged to refuse.
