All 3 Uses of
delicacy
in
Hard Times
- If I might venture to remark that it is the least in the world deficient in that delicacy to which a youth mistaken, a character misconceived, and abilities misdirected, would turn for relief and guidance, I should express what it presents to my own view.'†
Chpt 2.7
- Here was one of the fluffy classes pulled up extremely short by my esteemed friend Mr. Bounderby — who, as we know, is not possessed of that delicacy which would soften so tight a hand.†
Chpt 2.10
- But, I say we are all liable to mistakes and I should feel sensible of your delicacy, and grateful for it, if you would spare me these references to Harthouse.†
Chpt 3.3 *
Definition:
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(delicacy as in: eat the delicacy) something that is rare or expensive -- usually a prized food