Definitionadj. befitting or characteristic of a maiden
Last update: July 4, 2015
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This delicacy is chiefly evinced in the action of sweeping, when in maidenly gentleness the whale with a certain soft slowness moves his immense flukes from side to side upon the surface of the sea; and if he feel but a sailor's whisker, woe to that sailor, whiskers and all. [Please select]
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A sudden flush of maidenly shame dyed her cheek as she remembered that last ride, and the childish confidences then interchanged. [Please select]
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Prompted by a not unnatural curiosity, the lady (who had not proved more than maidenly surprised or rebuking) said:-- "Oh." [Please select]
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But this mild maidenly fancy was as innocent as it was rightfully hers. [Please select]
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And never had Charles seen her look so maidenly sweet, so feminine and engaging and desirable. [Please select]
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Hermia, it is not friendly in you, it is not maidenly to join with men in scorning your poor friend. [Please select]
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My own inclinations indeed, so far as is maidenly, go with his. [Please select]
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