used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
Berryville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
disconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
elaboratelyadverbUS /ɪˈlæbrətli/
with elaboration
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
half the width of an em
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
staying power
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
merry-go-roundnounUS /ˈmeriɡoʊraʊnd/
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
a brief written record
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
and nothing more
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
the local environment
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
pinwheels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
on the contrary
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
in the near future
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPENSE Soon the gorgeous chariot containing the carnival paraphernalia came lumbering along en route for Berryville.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these were only the disconnected parts of a merry-go-round.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
a vivid mental image
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The one discordant note about it was the rather startling projection of the heads and legs of animals here and there as if the wagon were returning from a hunt in South Africa.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
a Caucasian
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Upon the white and silver wind organ which arose out of this ghastly display sat a personage in cap and bells with face elaborately decorated in every color of the rainbow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a vision of red and gold with wheels that looked like pinwheels in a fireworks display.
