used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
Bacchantenoun
(classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
a youthful male person
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
Caroline's
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From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
cary
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From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
drummedverbUS /drʌmd/
inflected form of “drum” — make a rhythmic sound
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
frilledadjective
having decorative ruffles or frills
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
staying power
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Cock me cary, Kitty alone, Kitty alone and I!"
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
pinaforenoun
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
pirouetted
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From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
shrilled
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From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
skippingverbUS /ˈskɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
Thayer
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From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly the boy jumped up, pulled her to her feet, and with grotesque, skipping steps pirouetted around the dying fire.
waltzed
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From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The dog waltzed wildly on his hind legs; Caroline's short petticoats stood straight out around her as she whirled and jumped, a Bacchante in a frilled pinafore.
William
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From this reading She drummed with her heels on the ground, the boy waved his cap, and William Thayer rolled over and over, barking loudly for the chorus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Caroline swung her hat by its ribbons and shrilled the refrain, intoxicated with freedom and melody:
