used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
atoned
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From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
blindersnounUS /ˈblaɪndərz/
plural of “blinder” — blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
boyishlyadverb
like a boy
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
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 The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
deftnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
a young female
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
gleefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡliːfəl/
full of high-spirited delight
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
not accessible to view
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
provoking horror
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
and nothing more
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
a particular point in time
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
Nathalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
pain-tired
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From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Nathalie gave a gasp of relief.
relieve from
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the blue eyes were gleeful just at this moment, as if their owner was proud of her deftness in slipping off the handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, it was good to be rid of that horrible black handkerchief!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading The eyes were set in the face of a girl about fourteen, that had, notwithstanding the pain-tired mouth with its lines of petulance, a winsome sweetness about it which partly atoned for a jagged crimson scar running across one end of the forehead, partly hidden by short, curly hair which was boyishly parted on one side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then her blinders faded into the past as she became aware of the eyes that were gazing into hers, blue ones with violet shadows, fringed by long black lashes!
