DELICACY used in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY BY OSCAR WILDE

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delicacy

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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - (13 chapter version)

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Hallward painted away with that marvellous bold touch of his, that had the true refinement and perfect delicacy that come only from strength. (not reviewed by editor)

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as in: delicacy of her brushwork

as in: eat the delicacy

as in: discuss with delicacy

as in: offend her delicacy

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