used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
cupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
flower-filled
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From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
gaily-tinted
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From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
not any; not one
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
RhinestonenounUS /ˈraɪnstoʊn/
an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
express in words
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
seesawverbUS /ˈsiːsɔː/
ride on a plank
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
SeizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
SeverancenounUS /ˈsevɜːrəns/
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
From this reading The stillness was terrible to Severance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The stillness was terrible to Severance.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The stillness was terrible to Severance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
ticknounUS /tɪk/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not get up from his knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was silence in the gaily-tinted, flower-filled salon, save for the tick of an absurd Louis Seize clock on the mantel.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
the words that are spoken
From this reading SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME The hot torrent of words ceased.
an affirmative
From this reading Under the gilt wheel of Time a cupid balanced back and forth, in a Rhinestone swing--"Yes," "No," the seesaw motion seemed to say.
