used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
in addition
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Will you?" and he looked down at her.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will you?" and he looked down at her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
in the near future
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
quickstepverb
perform a quickstep
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Let's have a shot at it," said Charles.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
Svendt
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From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They stood for a time watching, and presently both their feet were tapping to the quickstep of the rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now Charles Svendt, as we know, did not look like a dancing man, but dancing was one of the superficial accomplishments in which he excelled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you?" and he looked down at her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Penny, also, through much experience with girls, was lighter of foot than she looked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you?" and he looked down at her.
