Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

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From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

(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 The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a youthful male person

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

plural of “chandelier” — branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

rough and uncouth

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

in a delicate manner

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a young female

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

coins made of gold

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

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 girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

very recently

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

out of fashion

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

an early ballroom dance; precursor to the fox-trot

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

and nothing more

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His performance was not expert, but it had a charm all its own.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

precisely, exactly

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

not in physical motion

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

not making concessions

From this reading The girl danced delicately and surely, a faint, half smile parting her lips, her small, smooth head erect, the silvery gold hair that crowned it shimmering and pale in the uncompromising light of the newly installed electric chandeliers, her eyes intent on the boy.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old-fashioned waltz, that our grandmothers lost their hearts to the time of, still prevailed in Green River; not the jerkier performance that was already opening the way for the one-step and the dance craze in larger centres, but the old waltz, with the first beat of each measure heavily emphasized--a slow swinging, beautiful dance, and they danced it with all their hearts.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In and out among them, two slender, quick-turning figures were making an intricate way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading They danced quite wonderfully, most of them, as only country-bred young people can, with free-limbed young bodies, more used to adventuring in the open air than to dancing, but attuned to the rhythm of the dance by right of their youth.