used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER TURN IN THE WALTZ.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
for the reason that
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
Bleecker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER TURN IN THE WALTZ.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
KrautnounUS /kraʊt/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
NewtnounUS /nuːt/
small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
cut with a saw
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER TURN IN THE WALTZ.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading ANOTHER TURN IN THE WALTZ.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Her slow rising and falling motion displayed the family jewels to the utmost advantage.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
WALTZnounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading ANOTHER TURN IN THE WALTZ.
waltzed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Bleecker Van Kraut, when she waltzed, was simply a circular advertisement of the Van Kraut property.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur Merlin had been very intently watching Hope Wayne, because he saw Abel Newt approaching with Mrs. Van Kraut, and he wished to catch the first look of Hope upon seeing him.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The music streamed through the rooms in the soft, yearning, lingering, passionate, persuasive measures of a waltz.
