used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
intense or sharp
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A reminiscent smile stole over his face.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
fathomless
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From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
a young female
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The little princess!" he murmured, taking her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "The little princess!" he murmured, taking her hand.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A reminiscent smile stole over his face.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
with speed
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading A reminiscent smile stole over his face.
resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/
characterized by resonance
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A reminiscent smile stole over his face.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A reminiscent smile stole over his face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "The little princess!" he murmured, taking her hand.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading A girl, slender and delicately made, stood before him, a girl with an exquisite grace and a nameless charm--the something that lurks in the fragrance of the violet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes were not the quiet, solemn eyes of the little princess of his fairy tales, but the deep, fathomless eyes of a maiden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
but in spite of that
From this reading He turned quickly, his heart thrilling at the charm in the voice, low, yet resonant, and sweet with a lurking suggestion of sadness.
