used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
Cally
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From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
carouselnounUS /ˈkerəsel/
a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
clubbers
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From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
Cooney
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From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
fair-grounds
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From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a long fixed look
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
Hugo'snounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊz/
possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
meaningsnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋz/
plural of “meaning” — the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
merry-go-roundnounUS /ˈmeriɡoʊraʊnd/
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
in motion
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
PendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cally, for the first time in her life, had been glancing over the fair-grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pending the beginning of the oratory, clubbers and guests talked to the contentment of their hearts.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
which person or people
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not even the knowledge of Hugo's love could now wholly turn her gaze backward.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading Cally caught widening glimpses of the Cooney meanings.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading She had been like a rider thrown from a gay fixed steed in a merry-go-round, who, having picked himself up and mended his wounds, looks about, and gets his first view of the carousel as part of a larger moving scene.
