used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
caterpillarsnounUS /ˈkætəpɪlərz/
plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
From this reading “Jumping caterpillars!” ejaculated the Pixie.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
ejaculated
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From this reading “Jumping caterpillars!” ejaculated the Pixie.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
frognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guessed right.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
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 She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guessed right.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading “Jumping caterpillars!” ejaculated the Pixie.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
PixienounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading “Jumping caterpillars!” ejaculated the Pixie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I guessed right.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
a particular situation
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
and nothing more
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
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 THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED MAIDEN In place of the frog, before him stood a beauteous maiden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed simply but charmingly in a sport blouse and skirt, silk stockings and low shoes.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She had a dazzlingly clear complexion, big infantile blue eyes, and a wealth of golden hair which she wore so as to conceal her ears.
