used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
escortsnounUS /ˈeskɔːrts/
plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Whirling figures obscured her view.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
moving swiftly
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
a long fixed look
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
Massingale
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From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Whirling figures obscured her view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Massingale did not perceive her entrance.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
square-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She caught flashes of his erect square-shouldered figure, glimpses of the high forehead and stern gaze, and the next moment she was flinging back a laughing salutation to a suddenly appearing acquaintance flying past her.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Whirling figures obscured her view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A moment later she was in the arms of one of her escorts, lost in the confusion of the dance.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
WhirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Whirling figures obscured her view.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whatever happened, she would never look in his direction; he should never know that he existed for her!
