used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
acrobaticsnounUS /ˌækrəˈbætɪks/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
arpeggios
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From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, Paul.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
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 The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
keyboardnounUS /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
and nothing more
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
octavesnounUS /ˈɑːktɪvz/
plural of “octave” — a feast day and the seven days following it
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, Paul.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Come on, Paul.”
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
on the contrary
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
ScalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The player merely glanced at her and went on with his fireworks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scales, major and minor, octaves, arpeggios, and all other musical combinations were madly chasing each other up and down the keyboard.
a Caucasian
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A girl’s black head appeared at the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The “big white house” was overflowing with music, or, rather, with musical acrobatics.
