The Short Stories of Lydia Davis Glossary

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Blithe

Unworried, thoughtless

Hermetically

In a complete alright way

Scamp

Wretch, terror

Tranquility

Serenity, coolness

Embrowning

Darkening of flour

Alighting

Dismounting, getting down

Ministrant

Serving person

Antecedent

Precursor

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