used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
dimpledverbUS /ˈdɪmpəld/
past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
being one more than seven
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
at any time
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
intense or sharp
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
and nothing more
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
poutingverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading . features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
with low volume
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had the most beautiful little face she had ever seen in a child .
arousing affect
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew Paul was ten but he looked no more than eight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and curving into finely finished little corners that narrowly escaped being dimpled.
