A Cup of Tea Glossary

by Katherine Mansfield

A Cup of Tea Glossary

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Written by Monica Barry

Lacquer

Polish, glaze

Odious

Vile, repellent

Quaint

Attractive, charming

Sobriety

Temperance, soberness

Manoeuvre

Activity, operation

Retorted

Acknowleded, countered

Listless

Lifeless, unenergetic

Bodice

Sleeveless undergarment of women

Ghastly

Frightful, terrible

Placid

Serene, calm

Discreet

Cautious, considerate

Cherub

A winged celestial being

Emulate

Follow, copy

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