Word Finder - fascinating

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To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

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The flickering TV fascinated the cat.

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To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.

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We were fascinated by the potter's skill.

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To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.

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Her gait fascinates all men.

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Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

It was a bewildering and fascinating place.

He was also the most fascinating person she'd ever spoken to, in a terrifying, otherworldly way.

The geology of New Mexico is fascinating.

Women were a strange and fascinating gender.

As fascinating as that would be, I have to say no.

A fascinating study in this connexion is that of the water-supply.

Boston is a fascinating city, rich in history and tradition.

It's a fascinating country, just waiting to be explored.

This research opened a way of approach to the phenomena of radioactivity, and the history of the steps by' hich P. Curie and Madame Curie were finally led to the discovery of radium is one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of science.

His waste of time and treasure upon a fascinating mistress named Shadu l-Mulk, the delight of the kingdom, soon brought about his deposition, and in 1408 he gave way to Shah Rukh, who, with the exception of Miran Shah, was the only surviving son of Timur.

But even his most hostile teachers were amazed by the brilliance of his natural gifts, and, while still a boy, he possessed that charm of manner which was to make him so fascinating and so dangerous in later life, coupled with the strong dramatic instinct which won for him his honourable place in Swedish literature.

But into the figure of Arthur as we know him, other elements have entered; he is not merely an historic personality, but at the same time a survival of pre-historic myth, a hero of romance, and a fairy king; and all these threads are woven together in one fascinating but bewildering web.

Less fascinating than the story of Tristan and Iseult, but nevertheless of considerable interest, are the two romans d'aventure of Hugh of Rutland, Ipomedon (published by Kdlbing and Koschwitz, Breslau, 1889) and Protesilaus (still unpublished) written about 1185.

Relating anecdotes with appreciative humour and fascinating dramatic skill, lie used them freely and effectively in conversation and argument.

If you are not familiar with this whole issue, look into it; it is fascinating and, I think, important.

But this only explains a portion of the mystery that surrounds him, and which will make the study of his career the most fascinating to the military student of all times.

Among his prisoners was Therese, the divorced wife of the comte de Fontenay, and daughter of the Spanish banker, Francois Cabarrus, one of the most fascinating women of her time, and Tallien not only spared her life but fell in love with her.

At some remote date a Japanese maker of songs seems to have discovered that a peculiar and very fascinating rhythm is produced by lines containing 5 syllables and 7 syllables alternately.

You can find fascinating facts on every page.

A real treasure trove, absolutely fascinating to look around.

It is an area renowned world-wide for magnificent scenery steeped in fascinating history and famous legends.

She would like to share a fascinating rescue story about the San Nicolas Island cats.

The fascinating thing about these sounds is the cat's ability to learn and adapt.

Frankweiler is a fascinating book by E.L.

The Babylon translation tool is a fascinating version because it not only does simple translations, but it actually looks up expressions, idioms and "technical terminologies."

I hope I pop off to someplace fascinating!

Only a brief reference can be made here to the fascinating subject of the life-relations of the larva, nymph and pupa, as compared with those of the imago.

Details of this fascinating subject are given in the special articles ANT, BEE and Wasp.

It's beautiful and fascinating, but never fun.

These dreams may be fascinating and I admit I'm stumped about their cause but what you're suggesting is plain impossible.

My wife found it fascinating that the old Howie was so unlike the man we'd worked so closely with these past months.

Fascinating new baddies, posing a bloody threat to the world or some such!

Sixteen routes follow, punctuated with fascinating points of interest along the route - standing stones, springs, cruck barns and chapels.

It is fascinating to explore the battlements, dark passages and huge basement with an exhibition of England's coastal defenses.

For a cold be fascinating check exuma cays in.

The communal cemetery over the road had a fascinating plaque on the wall.

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National Geographic News National Geographic News National Geographic News Every science enthusiast will find countless, fascinating stories at this National Geographic website.

Return to Text [7] Kaiser presents a fascinating list showing how this Davidic covenant is indeed a continuation of the Abrahamic covenant.

Read Frithjof's fascinating Micscape article ' A second look at some well known test diatoms ' where this is discussed.

Human cadaver dissection gives a fascinating insight into the spatial relationships of the structures within the human body.

You have entered a fascinating world of collectible Russian costume dolls.

She has the same warmth and humor off screen too; a wonderfully down-to-earth person with a fascinating history.

Explore the delightful Museum, housed in an old boathouse, with fascinating exhibits and photographs.

And there are some fascinating factoids to be had.

The famous opening sackbut fanfare is thrilling; it is a fascinating evening.

National Archeology Week finishes on Sunday 23 July with a fascinating guided tour of one of Dartmoor's historic farmsteads.

Main feature this month is John Thornley's fascinating account of the EX 181 record breaking expedition to the Utah salt flats.

Part way, you have to use the freeway or interstate, but I found this provided a fascinating contrast.

It promises to be a fascinating look at the future of British broadcasting, from one of the industry heavyweights.